Ports and industry to gather in Rotterdam for Shore Power Summit

The Port of Rotterdam will host the Shore Power Summit 2026 on 18–19 November, and the event is shaping up to be a key meeting point for the shore-power industry. More than 250 attendees from across Europe and beyond are expected in Rotterdam.

Organised by WorldCargo News and hosted by the Port of Rotterdam, the summit comes as the 2030 deadline under the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and FuelEU Maritime approaches. Ports and shipping lines must move from regulatory commitments to implementation, overcoming constraints ranging from grid capacity and terminal integration to project financing and commercial viability.

The first day will begin with an optional morning boat tour of Maasvlakte II, led by Ferry Boerefijn, project director at Rotterdam Shore Power, giving delegates a first-hand look at shore-power projects under construction. The day will also include a networking dinner, providing an opportunity to continue discussions with fellow industry professionals. The second day will be packed with sessions examining the regulatory, technical and commercial challenges of shore-power deployment, from installing connections at operational terminals to securing grid capacity and making projects financially viable.

Confirmed participants include the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), as well as representatives from the ports of Amsterdam, Aarhus, Gothenburg, Barcelona, Bilbao, Oslo and Marport.

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